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Octavius

19. L. Octavius, a legate of Pompey in the war against the pirates, B. C. 67, was sent by Pompey into Crete to receive the submission of the Cretan towns, and to supersede Q. Metellus Creticus in the command of the island. (D. C. 36.1, 2; Plut. Pomp. 29.) For further details see METELLUS, No. 23, p. 1064.

William Smith. A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology. London. John Murray: printed by Spottiswoode and Co., New-Street Square and Parliament Street. In the article on Soranus, we find: "at this present time (1848)" and this date seems to reflect the dates of works cited. 1873 - probably the printing date.